Figures like these were mounted on containers holding relics of important
clan ancestors, serving as guardians. Two-dimensional and sheathed in metal
(brass or copper), the figures include projecting shapes around the face
that refer to elaborate coiffures, and a diamond shape below the neck that
is an abstracted body form.

Old Bakota reliquary figures are very rare. Despite their appearance,
our figures show no evidence of age or use and were probably made
to be sold.